Nottingham Forest look set to miss out on a transfer for Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier, with AFC Bournemouth reportedly agreeing a deal for the midfielder.
Reports earlier this month claimed that Forest had made a £10 million bid for the player in an attempt to sign him ahead of the Premier League season. That offer was however rejected by ‘Boro as they attempted to keep their key player beyond this summer.
It now seems that fellow promoted side Bournemouth have stolen a march on Forest by putting in a bid of their own and agreeing a fee with Middlesbrough. According to the Telegraph, the Cherries are ‘close’ to signing Tavernier after a bid of around £12 million was accepted.
